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The 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is a more rugged, hatchback-only version of the regular Impreza and is sure to help set you apart from the crowd.
The two-tone exterior, all-wheel-drive 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is equipped with a 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, and competes with the Volkswagen Passat Wagon, Hyundai Tucson, and Nissan Rogue. Fuel economy ratings are an impressive 20-mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
A new Special Edition trim features a portable TomTom navigation system with a removable 4.3-inch touch screen. The most rugged variant of the Subaru Impreza model lineup, the 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport sits on 17-inch alloy wheels and features a raised heavy-duty suspension. It is built on a 2009-introduced platform, which has a 103.1-inch wheelbase.
Styling for the 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is highlighted by its two-tone appearance, front and rear bumper underguards, and standard projector-beam halogen fog lights. Touches like a 12-volt cargo area power outlet, and roof cross bars make the Impreza Outback Sport a very practical offering. A rear lip spoiler, 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, and clear-lens taillights with red LEDs also are standard equipment.
Other standard features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, heated front seats, and a six-disc in-dash CD changer. An auxiliary audio input jack enables you to connect an iPod or MP3 player and the 10-speaker audio system integrates an SRS Circle Surround system. Heated front seats, cloth upholstery, heated side mirrors, and a power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof also come standard. The 2011 Outback Sport can also be equipped with SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio capability.
As for safety, the 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport comes equipped with side-impact and side-curtain airbags, a vehicle dynamics control electronic stability system with traction control, and antilock brakes with brake-force distribution and brake assist.
If you plan on trekking off the beaten path, then the rugged, yet affordable 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is your car.